Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 4:46PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Buckhannon, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Elkins, Buckhannon, Belington, Beverly, Junior, Womelsdorf (Coalton),
Montrose, Pheasant Run, Alton, Bowden, Kerens, Ellamore,
Tallmansville, Overhill, and French Creek.
This includes Route 33 between mile markers 16 and 35.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: